Welcome Pauline Chisholm Ross Foggin IfL Regional Connection Advisor

Reflective practice; CPD and teacher education

Embedding Reflective Practice in teacher education

Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Using REfLECT as a CPD software packageREfLECT

Membership Affiliate QTLS MemberAssociate ATLS Professional Formation Teaching Qualification Fellow M Level or Equivalent Registration

CPD and regulations For teachers who qualified pre - Sept 2007 Register with the Institute for Learning Demonstrate commitment to CPD Choose whether or not to apply for A / QTLS For teachers who qualified post - Sept 2007 Register with the IfL within 6 months of appointment Complete PTLLS within 1 year Complete Certificate or Diploma within 5 years Achieve A / QTLS within 5 years of appointment Demonstrate commitment to CPD

Subject Numeracy & Literacy Supporting Testimony Declaration of Suitability Qualification Teaching & Learning Reflective Practice Professional Development Planning Self Evaluation completion of an approved qualification (or equivalent) at a level appropriate to QTLS (level 5) or ATLS (level 3 or 4) status: scanned certificates or direct notification from the awarding body numeracy and literacy skills at or above level 2: scanned certificates or direct notification from the awarding body, other evidence such as numeracy or literacy skills within the teacher’s subject area the endorsement of the completed application by a person deemed to satisfy the Institute’s criteria for supporting claims for professional formation: a peer review of the complete application following the Institute’s template for supporting testimonies a self-declaration of fitness to practice made against the Institute’s criteria set out in the Declaration of Suitability Statement: a completed declaration of suitability statement reflection on the impact of professional development on teaching practice, learners and communities of practice: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on the impact of CPD, peer review, learner observations, observation (OTL), collaborative working an ILP detailing the actions the candidate will take to address the goals identified through self assessment: could include, or be a mix of, a PDP within REfLECT, a scanned PDP, reference to the candidate’s reflective journal or professional development log an individual analysis of the candidate’s learning needs and goals for next 12 months: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on teaching practice using REfLECT (or other reflective method), evidence of needs analysis coming from appraisal or review an account of the candidate’s ability to use effectively the skills and knowledge acquired through ITT: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection, peer or learner observation from a suitable expert witness, observation of teaching and learning, micro teaching an account of the candidate’s expertise in their subject: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on subject related skills or expertise, peer observation from a suitable expert witness, scanned copies of qualifications in the subject area

FAQ I am registered with the GTC and also work in FE do I need to register? –Registered before Sept 2007 confirmation of GTC number or Dfes number required and encouraged to become a member of IfL –After Sept 2007, need to register with IfL

FAQ Who will be monitoring who has registered with the IfL/obtained QTLS? –It is the responsibility of an institution to ensure that their employees comply with the incoming regulations. IfL have a mechanism for employers to check directly an employee’s ongoing registration and status.

FAQ What are the consequences if employees do not join or obtain QTLS? –The Further Education Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development and Registration Regulations 2007 require teachers in FE Colleges to register and there will be implications for those who do not comply.

FAQ How can we notify a large number of staff that they need to register? –The IfL operates a Bulk Notification System which enables organisations to register a basic level of data with us. –Upon providing us with a name, dob, and valid address the IfL will automatically send out notifications to each of your staff containing a unique identification number which they should use to complete their registration online.

FAQ Who is registered for our organisation? –A request by either an HR representative or Development Manager to IfL will produce a list of members currently registered. –A secure Employer’s area is on the IfL site

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